Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down

England
List entry 1013973
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located on Porton Down in Wiltshire. The barrow forms part of a significant group of round barrows distributed across the downland, reflecting patterns of prehistoric funerary practice in the region. Its simple bowl form, characteristic of earlier barrow construction, consists of an earthen mound without the stone kerbing found on some contemporary monuments. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under entry 1013973 and represents an important element of the archaeological landscape documenting Wiltshire's prehistoric communities.

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013973. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down?

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm is a Neolithic or Bronze Age burial mound located on Porton Down in Wiltshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013973.

Who is responsible for protecting Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down?

Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1013973.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bowl barrow 370m east of Manor Farm: one of a group of round barrows on Porton Down?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Roman earthwork (3.6 km), Fussell's long barrow (4 km), Clarendon Palace (6.3 km).

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